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  • Decision on stuck renewable energy projects expected within 45 days, says Pralhad Joshi

    The Union minister further said the government is finalising the contours of the third phase of Green Energy Corridor in India for evacuation of renewable energy.

  • Emmvee Photovoltaic IPO opens: Brokerages positive on strong growth prospects, valuation comfort

    As Emmvee Photovoltaic Power IPO opens, analysts recommend ‘subscribe’, noting rapid capacity expansion, technological prowess, and a growing order book. Some analysts also flag customer concentration and import dependence as key risks.

  • To continue US investments, AI data centres driving renewables demand: Waaree Energies

    US power producers have added 12 GW of utility-scale solar power in the first half of 2025, according to a report from the Energy Information Administration

  • Tata Power to recalibrate public EV charging ramp up over sluggish e-cars growth

    Tata Power’s move can be an indicator of an overall decline in the pace of installation of public EV charging units in India. Last month, Karnataka government had to scrap its ambitious plan of to set up 2,500 EV charging stations across the state citing poor response from private companies.

  • India beats Japan to become third-largest solar energy generator: Minister Pralhad Joshi

    India has outpaced Japan in solar energy generation producing 1,08,494 GWh compared to Japan's 96,459 GWh and is now the world's third-largest solar power producer, Joshi said in a post on X.

  • Govt mandates automatic weather stations at renewable energy projects to ensure grid stability

    Going ahead, all bids for solar and wind power projects will include a clause for the installation of automatic weather station on the site, the Central Electricity Authority stated in its guidelines.

  • Borosil Renewables' loss-making German arm files for insolvency, focus on 'building scale' in India

    Borosil said it will assess and account for any impact on account of the insolvency resolution process of GMB in its forthcoming quarterly results. The exposure to the German subsidiary stands at Euro 35.30 million as of March 2025.

  • US tax bill won’t hurt solar in medium term, says Waaree Energies CEO

    The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by the US House of Representatives, eliminates key tax credits introduced under earlier legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act, and also accelerates the phase-down of incentives. Despite this, Waaree’s management remains confident about its prospects in the US, citing continued investments in artificial intelligence and its manufacturing base in Texas.

  • Delhi Govt approves Rs 30,000 subsidy for 3 kW rooftop solar panels, taking total support to Rs 1.08 lakh

    Delhi CM Gupta announced the Delhi government was partnering with financial institutions to offer easy loan options for the financing of the remaining installation cost of solar panels up to 3 KW capacity which is approximately Rs 90,000.

  • India’s solar power sector has a new headache: rising atmospheric pollution

    IIT Delhi’s 2019 study found that SPM (suspended particulate matter) concentrations above 100 micrograms per cubic metre can reduce solar panel efficiency by approximately 15-25 percent

  • Power Watch: Ahead of another sweltering summer, Centre preparing thermal plants for a record peak demand

    Coal stocks at domestic thermal power plants (TPPs) – a key indicator proportionate to India’s potential to generate electricity - is currently at a historic high of 54 million tonne (MT), according to Power Ministry.

  • UN climate chief calls India 'solar superpower', urges it to submit stronger climate action plan

    Stiell, who is in India to attend the ET Global Business Summit, lauded India's efforts to mitigate climate change, saying that while some governments only talk, "India delivers".

  • Uniquely placed in the US, Texas facility crown jewel: Waaree Energies CEO

    "Depending on whichever way the US policies shape up, we will be in a good position. We can send modules from India to the US, or we can manufacture modules in the US. We can turn the knob based on how the policy landscape evolves," says Paithankar.

  • Government to make battery storage a must for renewable projects

    Battery storage systems store surplus energy generated during periods of peak production and release it during times of low generation. It helps balance the grid and enhance reliability

  • Coal India spends Rs 1,209 crore on solar projects

    State-owned CIL has a plan to achieve 3,000 MW solar project capacity by 2027-28, which consists of 211.59 MW in the current fiscal

  • An OPEC for solar power isn’t going to work

    Geological advantages are perpetual, but technological advantages can quickly become obsolete

  • Rise in green energy projects fuels surge in unsigned power purchase deals: Centre

    For 2024-25, the discoms had to purchase 29.92 percent renewable power from its total power purchased to supply to end consumers. In 2025-26, this target is set at 33.01 percent

  • Can the International Solar Alliance help India add to its solar strength?

    Staying on as the president of the global solar alliance consolidates New Delhi’s clout in climate politics and offers scope to support its own energy and other economic needs

  • Chart of the Day | India's renewable power to continue to shine

    With solar energy capacity expected to more than double in the coming years, the sector holds significant promise for investors

  • Why India has a long way to go before achieving the 2030 renewable capacity target

    The task would require the government to add nearly 50 GW annually until 2030, almost thrice the annual capacity addition in the post Covid-19 period.

  • Adani Green plans new JV with TotalEnergies involving $444 million investment

    The joint venture will house a 1,150 MWac (Mega-Watt Alternating Current) solar power portfolio in a mix of operational and under execution assets, with a blend of both merchant-based as well as PPA-based projects, the company said.

  • Servotech Power enrols with 62 discoms under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli scheme

    In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the scheme, which aims to light up one crore households by installing rooftop solar equipment and providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month.

  • Inverters in short supply as rooftop solar scheme finds many takers

    A report by clean energy research firm Mercom says India's demand for string inverters has grown by 300 percent since the rooftop solar scheme was introduced.

  • Budget’s focus on solar power underscores commitment to energy transition goals

    Higher budgetary allocation under reform-linked and result-oriented capex scheme and power system strengthening will help state discoms improve their operational efficiencies 

  • With Budget 2024, government plugs into energy transition in a big way

    Several initiatives announced in the Union Budget are both visionary and practical

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